Select Contents of Oriental Journals
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Summary
This section offers an annotated bibliography of articles published in various Oriental journals during the preceding year. It summarises papers from sources like the Calcutta Review, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society and the Zeitschrift der Deutschen Morgenländischen Gesellschaft. The editor provides a brief description of each article, covering topics ranging from prehistoric excavations at Mohenjo‑daro, interpretations of the Mahābhārata, analysis of Tamil inscriptions and discoveries at Nagari. The section highlights contributions by Indian as well as European scholars and notes reviews of newly published books. By collating these contents, the section serves as a research guide for readers of the Quarterly, enabling them to identify articles relevant to their interests without consulting each journal individually.
Conclusion
The bibliographic survey underscores the vitality of Oriental studies across the world and facilitates access to recent scholarship. It reflects the Indian Historical Quarterly’s role as both a research journal and a clearinghouse for academic information.